APUSH Unit 7 Chapter 20 Vocab

Alaska Purchase

Acquisition of Alaska by the U.S. from Russia in 1867 for $7.2 million.

New Imperialism

Period of colonial expansion by European powers and the U.S. from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.

Pan-American Conference

Series of meetings held from 1889-1890 to promote cooperation among American countries.

Jingoism

Aggressive nationalism advocating military action for achieving national goals.

Yellow Journalism

Sensationalist reporting that exaggerates news to attract readers.

Spanish-American War

Conflict in 1898 between the U.S. and Spain driven by American intervention in Cuba.

USS Maine

U.S. Navy battleship whose explosion in Havana Harbor sparked U.S. war sentiment against Spain.

Rough Riders

Volunteer cavalry regiment during the Spanish-American War led by Theodore Roosevelt.

Hawaii

U.S. annexation of Hawaii in 1898, following the overthrow of Queen Liliuokalani.

Philippine annexation

The U.S. annexation of the Philippines in 1898 led to the Philippine-American War.

Anti-Imperialist League

Organization opposed to American imperialism, particularly the annexation of the Philippines.

Insular Cases

Supreme Court cases in 1901 determining application of the U.S. Constitution in acquired territories.

Platt Amendment

1901 amendment specifying conditions for U.S. intervention in Cuba, making it a protectorate.

Spheres of influence

Regions where an outside power has exclusive rights, notably seen in late 19th century China.

Open Door Policy

Policy ensuring equal trading rights in China announced in 1899.

Boxer Rebellion

Anti-foreign uprising in China (1899-1901) suppressed by an international coalition.

Big-stick policy

The diplomatic policy of negotiating peacefully while threatening military force if necessary.

Panama Canal

Waterway constructed (1904-1914) for efficient maritime trade between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.

Roosevelt Corollary

1904 assertion of the U.S.'s right to intervene in Latin America for stabilization.

Great White Fleet

Group of U.S. Navy ships circumnavigating the globe (1907-1909) to showcase naval power.

Dollar diplomacy

U.S. policy aiming to extend economic influence into less developed regions.

Lodge Corollary

1912 assertion that no foreign power should acquire interest in Latin American territory.

New Freedom

Woodrow Wilson's campaign platform promoting economic reforms for equitable economy.

Moral diplomacy

Wilson's foreign policy promoting human rights and democracy over imperialism.